Guitar God Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) I like Thailand but there are a few things I miss that I was used to buying in the US and Europe. I've found TopMarket to be a good source for some US and UK imports, Makro, Tesco/Lotus and Big-C and Subway usually have A&W rootbeer (something I never found in Europe) and I finally located pipe cleaners in the liquor store at TopMarket in Siam Paragon BKK. Has anyone else found any good sources for US or EU products in BKK or Ubon? I'm still looking for: English Muffins, lefse, Tootsie rolls or Milk Duds, decent priced Moët Imperial Nectar, Proseco, pepperoni, Swedish meatballs, good cheddar cheese, a guitar shop that does repairs, stuff like that. Edited June 22, 2014 by Guitar God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I am looking for a DICKIE DIDO if you spot one please post where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 You might find this thread helpful Western food in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 You may have to do some digging but my experience tells me that there is usually at least a couple of stores in most larger cities that sell imported food. In Chiang Mai we have the Rimping supermarket chain which has an extensive selection of imported food plus there are other smaller stores doing the same thing - Bangkok must be loaded to the gills with such places. I have to say that there is no food from the West that I want to buy that I can't find in Chiang Mai. And looking at your list, with the exception of the Moet, (I've never looked), all are readily available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wow64 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Top usually does it for me. Some are better then others. Wheetbix vegemite and BBQ sauce.. Sood' Yoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 http://www.buntersfoodsbkk.com/products.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Villa has quite a bit but bring your life savings. Foodland has some. Tops some things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Villa Market in Bangkok Best Supermarket in Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveHKT Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) I am looking for a DICKIE DIDO if you spot one please post where.A black one or a white one? Edited June 23, 2014 by DaveHKT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I am looking for a DICKIE DIDO if you spot one please post where. is that the ones that hang down to her knees, might just be a long shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I am looking for a DICKIE DIDO if you spot one please post where. is that the ones that hang down to her knees, might just be a long shot that's it sj.long hair and scary I haven't seen one of those since my hanging out times at the marine bar 1985. not bothered about the colour I just want one to remind me of those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 "English Muffins, lefse, Tootsie rolls or Milk Duds, decent priced Moët Imperial Nectar, Proseco, pepperoni, Swedish meatballs, good cheddar cheese, a guitar shop that does repairs, stuff like that." Sounds like a backstage rider for a concert contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeForce Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thai don't do western food full stop. They eat pizza though with a fork and knife. And bread covered in sugar and pork burgers the list goes on. I have given up on Western food here. Luckily I quite like Thai food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 You can buy English muffins at Tops, I have loads of them. I got them at Tops in Phitsanulok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 You may have to do some digging but my experience tells me that there is usually at least a couple of stores in most larger cities that sell imported food. In Chiang Mai we have the Rimping supermarket chain which has an extensive selection of imported food plus there are other smaller stores doing the same thing - Bangkok must be loaded to the gills with such places. I have to say that there is no food from the West that I want to buy that I can't find in Chiang Mai. And looking at your list, with the exception of the Moet, (I've never looked), all are readily available. Yes, and you also have Sausage King there too, but that is no use to me living in the sticks. I even tried Sausage King for deliveries, and they don't accept credit cards. I still cannot believe that a company like Sausage King don't accept credit cards. Do they really deserve our business? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Villa Market in Bangkok Best Supermarket in Pattaya Don't agree, Villa Supermarket in Bangkok, tins of Princes corned beef 260 Baht, down the road at Foodland 179 Baht. Best Supermarket in Pattaya is Friendship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quidnunc Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 You may have to do some digging but my experience tells me that there is usually at least a couple of stores in most larger cities that sell imported food. In Chiang Mai we have the Rimping supermarket chain which has an extensive selection of imported food plus there are other smaller stores doing the same thing - Bangkok must be loaded to the gills with such places. I have to say that there is no food from the West that I want to buy that I can't find in Chiang Mai. And looking at your list, with the exception of the Moet, (I've never looked), all are readily available. Yes, and you also have Sausage King there too, but that is no use to me living in the sticks. I even tried Sausage King for deliveries, and they don't accept credit cards. I still cannot believe that a company like Sausage King don't accept credit cards. Do they really deserve our business? In Thailand that's pretty normal. Bank transfers are the norm, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puchooay Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 You may have to do some digging but my experience tells me that there is usually at least a couple of stores in most larger cities that sell imported food. In Chiang Mai we have the Rimping supermarket chain which has an extensive selection of imported food plus there are other smaller stores doing the same thing - Bangkok must be loaded to the gills with such places. I have to say that there is no food from the West that I want to buy that I can't find in Chiang Mai. And looking at your list, with the exception of the Moet, (I've never looked), all are readily available. Yes, and you also have Sausage King there too, but that is no use to me living in the sticks. I even tried Sausage King for deliveries, and they don't accept credit cards. I still cannot believe that a company like Sausage King don't accept credit cards. Do they really deserve our business? I have been told, very recently, that Sausage King are no more. Anyone???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 You may have to do some digging but my experience tells me that there is usually at least a couple of stores in most larger cities that sell imported food. In Chiang Mai we have the Rimping supermarket chain which has an extensive selection of imported food plus there are other smaller stores doing the same thing - Bangkok must be loaded to the gills with such places. I have to say that there is no food from the West that I want to buy that I can't find in Chiang Mai. And looking at your list, with the exception of the Moet, (I've never looked), all are readily available. Yes, and you also have Sausage King there too, but that is no use to me living in the sticks. I even tried Sausage King for deliveries, and they don't accept credit cards. I still cannot believe that a company like Sausage King don't accept credit cards. Do they really deserve our business? I have been told, very recently, that Sausage King are no more. Anyone???? If that's true, I can understand why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debrakfurlow Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I have found very very few actual US products. You may buy a US-namef product, but if was manufactured in Thailand (if there is any Thai writing on it) it will NOT taste the same. Colgate toothpaste was the worst. Still looking for chocolate. I live in Chiang Mai and I've been here a month. Any help would be appreciated. Honey Mustard dressing? Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Tops Market has a wide selection of Lindt chocolate from Switzerland, Herseys chocolate bars and cooking chocolate and chips in both Ubon and Bkk. For salad dressing, in Europe I could not find Western, (red French) dressing anywhere so I found a recipe and made my own and it tasted just as good, if you can't find honey mustard dressing I'm sure the ingredients are available and there's a recipe on the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I have found very very few actual US products. You may buy a US-namef product, but if was manufactured in Thailand (if there is any Thai writing on it) it will NOT taste the same. Colgate toothpaste was the worst. Still looking for chocolate. I live in Chiang Mai and I've been here a month. Any help would be appreciated. Honey Mustard dressing? Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app you poor soul I don't know how you are copeing,toothpaste,chocolate,and help with honey mustard dressing. makro has, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lime jus, garlic. I am sure you can find someone to unscrew the tops off the bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debrakfurlow Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Your sarcasm is appreciated. I've been very fortunate in life and if those are my biggest problems I'm a happy camper. And yes, someone may have to unscrew the bottles here for me. Arthritis makes them hard for me to remove. Are you volunteering? Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debrakfurlow Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hey Meatboy, while we're on the subject, any idea where I can get a high grade Ribeye? No, you won't have to cut it for me. Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hey Meatboy, while we're on the subject, any idea where I can get a high grade Ribeye? No, you won't have to cut it for me. Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app its been well documented that I get my beef from PON-YANG-KHAM beef co-operative it is first class and the price is as well [rib eye] 620bht.x kilo over the counter or whole rib eye 590bht.i usually buy 20-30kilo's of different cuts.sirlion,chuck,sirloin rump,stewing,if you live anywhere near the road from sakon nakon they deliver to Bangkok every week[sat] for us or look up them and see if the have a shop near you. tell.no.0868596865. before I started buying from them I found tops supermarket was not bad. regarding the unscrewing of tops on bottles,i worked down the coal mines for 20yrs.and my hands are full of athritus so I know what its like to have a bacon sarny in the morning and cant get the top off the hp.sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quidnunc Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hey Meatboy, while we're on the subject, any idea where I can get a high grade Ribeye? No, you won't have to cut it for me. Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Have you been to Rimping Supermarket yet? Just about everything you said you wanted can be found there. They have Ku beef there, which, like the beef at Ponyangkam, is raised according to US standards. They also carry Wagyu beef but that's very costly. Apart from the Wagyu beef, the best beef I've found in Chiang Mai is the Black Angus imported from Australia. It's available at the Hang Dong branch of Makro. It's not always on offer, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debrakfurlow Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm in Chaing Mai, but I'll see if one is here. I've only been in country for 2 mo and I'm trying to nail things down. 20 yrs? I've only seen that in movies. Brutal. I've been riding bikes for 45 yrs, the last 25 are Harleys. It's getting really hard in traffic that's stop and go. So of course my arthritis is worst in my left hand. I don't know who termed the phrase "Golden Years", but if I find them I'm gonna beat the crap out of them. Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quidnunc Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm in Chaing Mai, but I'll see if one is here. I've only been in country for 2 mo and I'm trying to nail things down. 20 yrs? I've only seen that in movies. Brutal. I've been riding bikes for 45 yrs, the last 25 are Harleys. It's getting really hard in traffic that's stop and go. So of course my arthritis is worst in my left hand. I don't know who termed the phrase "Golden Years", but if I find them I'm gonna beat the crap out of them. Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Rimping supermarkets are only in Chiang Mai. And Makro Hang Dong here as well. Where do you live in Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debrakfurlow Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Close to Maya Plaza. Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quidnunc Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Close to Maya Plaza. Sent from my SM-N900T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app There's a smaller Rimping supermarket in the bottom floor. I think the Makro in Mae Rim also carries the Australian Black Angus Beef. Maybe that's closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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